Javed Akhtar calls Oppenheimer ‘not just good but great film’, schools troll who asked him to explain isotopes

Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s biopic concerning the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J Robert Oppenheimer, has opened to a glowing reception world wide. In India, the movie noticed an awesome opening weekend, and has remained in news due to a intercourse scene involving lead actor Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh. Recently, veteran lyricist and author Javed Akhtar additionally shared his overview of the Hollywood movie. Also learn: Court on Kangana Ranaut’s criticism, says enough grounds to proceed towards Javed Akhtar for legal intimidation

However, after an individual mocked Javed Akhtar for calling Oppenheimer ‘not simply good however nice movie’, the lyricist-writer stated in response that understanding some scientific phrases was not obligatory to grasp that the movie it’s ‘a narrative of a human being, who occurs to be a scientist’.

What Javed Akhtar stated about Oppenheimer

Taking to Twitter, now termed X, Javed stated on Wednesday, “Watched Oppenheimer 6pm show at PVR Juhu today. It’s not just a good film but a great film…” Responding to which, an individual instructed him, “Explain isotope please.”

Javed then schooled the particular person as he not solely defined the time period, but in addition stated that the movie was a narrative of a human being earlier than all else. He stated, “It is the smallest unit of matter that has all the qualities of an element. But knowing this is not necessary to understand the film it is a story of a human being, who happens to be a scientist.”

However, some folks agreed with Javed’s tackle the movie. One wrote about Oppenheimer, “One of the greatest ever…” Another stated, “Christopher Nolan is happy. This is going to boost attendance.” An individual additionally stated, “Javed sahab approves… Koi aur review ya rating matter nahi karti ab (Javed sir approves, no other review or rating matters now).’

Oppenheimer’s box office numbers

Christopher Nolan’s film has slowed down significantly during the week after a fantastic opening weekend. According to a report on Sacnilk.com, the film dropped to ₹5.85 crore on Wednesday. It now stands at a six-day total of ₹67.85 crore nett in India.

About Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan’s eagerly-anticipated Oppenheimer was launched worldwide on July 21. With Cillian Murphy starring within the main function of American physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, the movie boasts a star-powered ensemble forged, together with Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh, and Rami Malek.

The movie is predicated across the Manhattan Project, which might in the end result in the creation of the primary nuclear bombs that have been utilized by the US throughout World War II.